{"id":40805,"date":"2024-12-16T06:57:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T06:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40805"},"modified":"2024-12-16T06:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T06:57:44","slug":"utt-national-ranking-table-tennis-championships-karnataka-men-and-women-show-promise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/?p=40805","title":{"rendered":"UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships: Karnataka men and women show promise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-7576\" src=\"https:\/\/indiansportsnews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/tt.jpg\" alt=\"tt\" width=\"260\" height=\"160\" style=\"margin: 8px; float: left;\" \/>Bengaluru:<\/strong> The UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium witnessed thrilling group-stage matches in the men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles events, with players taking crucial steps toward qualification. After two rounds of matches, the stage is set for the decisive third round later this evening, followed by the main draw and the allocation of the 16 seeded positions.<\/p>\n<p>In the men\u2019s singles, Harmeet Desai and Ankur Bhattacharjee have secured the top two seed positions, affirming their dominance and consistency. Similarly, in the women\u2019s singles, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Swastika Ghosh have locked the first two spots, showcasing their prowess on the national stage. The remaining seeded positions, however, could involve ties and will be resolved through a draw of lots, adding an element of anticipation.<\/p>\n<p>The women\u2019s singles category provided intense and closely contested matches. Karnataka\u2019s Vedhalakshi Devi gave seasoned PSPB paddler Pooja Sahasrabudhe a major scare. After taking a commanding 2-0 lead, Pooja appeared set for an easy win. However, Vedhalakshi rallied impressively, winning a tightly contested third game after deuce and dominating the fourth game with a stunning display of aggression. In the deciding fifth game, Pooja regained her composure to clinch a hard-fought 11-6, 11-4, 10-12, 4-11, 13-11 victory.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Karnataka\u2019s Preksha Tilawat showcased remarkable grit in her match against Haryana\u2019s Sneha Bhowmick. After falling behind 1-2, Preksha dug deep, winning the final two games, including a tense decider after deuce to secure 11-9, 6-11, 5-11, 11-7, 12-10 triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Another standout performance came from Telangana\u2019s Varuni Jaiswal, who displayed determination and resilience against West Bengal\u2019s young talent, Sayani Panda. Despite trailing 1-2, Varuni turned the match around with precise shot-making and tactical play, eventually prevailing 11-7, 8-11, 5-11, 11-3, 11-9 to edge closer to qualification.<\/p>\n<p>While less dramatic overall, the men\u2019s singles group matches had their share of notable moments. Telangana\u2019s Keval Kumar Makwana pulled off an upset against Bank of India\u2019s Abhishek Yadav, defeating the left-hander 12-14, 11-2, 7-11, 9-11. Abhishek\u2019s inability to capitalize on his opportunities in the first game proved costly as Keval, despite losing the second game, rallied strongly in the third and fourth games to secure a memorable victory.<\/p>\n<p>West Bengal\u2019s Aniket Sen Choudhury displayed skill and composure in his match against Assam\u2019s Raunak Kar. After dropping the second game, Aniket showcased his experience, dominating the next two games to win 11-6, 7-11, 11-5, 11-5.<\/p>\n<p>Karnataka\u2019s Vibhas Venkatesh, too, showed promise in his encounter with IA&amp;AD\u2019s experienced campaigner Dhairya Parmar. After recovering from a lacklustre first game to level the match, Vibhas gave his opponent a tough fight. However, Dhairya\u2019s tactical acumen and experience prevailed, allowing him to win the extended fourth game on his third match point and seal a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n<p>In another match, Punjab\u2019s Rahul Malik survived a spirited challenge from Karnataka\u2019s Pradeep Kumar Vijay. After winning the first two games, Rahul faced a determined comeback from Pradeep, who saved four match points to take the third game 16-14. 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